Shades of Red

Pantone named Living Coral its Color of the Year for 2019.

In the X11 color list it is written IndianRed1.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 31.9 for Fresno.

The University of Oxford lists Oxford Coral (Pantone 178C) among its supporting colors.

The name grapefruit, recorded in 1814, joins grape and fruit. Etymonline says it was given either for the fruit's flavor or because it grows in clusters like grapes, and that the fruit, known earlier as pomelo or shaddock, appears in a 1693 catalog of Jamaican plants.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 27.3 for Hot Spice.

In the X11 color list it is written IndianRed2.

Sherwin-Williams selected Coral Reef SW 6606 as its 2015 Color of the Year. This is that manufacturer’s annual selection, separate from Pantone’s program.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 28.1 for Golden Gate.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 28.3 for Coral Rose.

Dunn-Edwards characterizes Amour as a vivid coral-red, which helps distinguish it from softer pink colors carrying the same name.

Resene describes Flamingo as hot pink.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 24 for Fiery Coral.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 25.3 for Daring. Sherwin-Williams marks Daring as archived.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 24.9 for Dark Salmon.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 26 for Coral Clay.

PPG describes Cranberry as a saturated, muted, candy apple red with a ruby undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 25 for Cranberry.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 25 for Dash Of Curry.

Behr reports an LRV of about 24 for Lipstick.

Behr marks Firecracker as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 24 for Firecracker.

Resene emphasizes a pink influence in this brick red, which helps distinguish it from more orange terracotta colors.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 23.5 for Milano Red.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 23 for Desert Coral.

Behr marks Italiano Rose as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 23 for Italiano Rose.

Behr marks Fiery Red as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 23 for Fiery Red.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 22 for Coral Charisma.

Google names Google red as one of the four core colors of the Google Lens palette. Google's Assistant and Chromebook pages give the logo color as #EA4335.

Resene suggests Escape and Spotlight as companion colors.

Behr reports an LRV of about 22 for Mod Orange.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 24 for Orange Ball.

Cayenne, a pungent dried pepper, is recorded in English from 1756. Etymonline traces the word to Tupi, a language of Brazil, and says its link to the town of Cayenne in French Guiana is a mistaken association.

Merriam-Webster defines Indian red as any of various usually dark red pigments made chiefly of iron oxide and as a strong or moderate reddish brown, and it dates the pigment sense to 1672. India itself comes through Latin from Greek India (region of the Indus River), and the name traces back to Sanskrit sindhu (river).

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 26 for Morocco.

Behr marks Hacienda Tile as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 22 for Hacienda Tile.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 21.5 for Italiano Rose.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 20.6 for Habanero Pepper.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 23 for Orange Command.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 20 for Chiles de Arbol.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 20.3 for Gladiola. Sherwin-Williams marks Gladiola as archived.

Resene reports an LRV of about 27.0 for FilmPro Orange.

Sienna comes from the Italian terra di Sienna, earth of Siena, the region where the pigment was first dug. Burnt sienna is raw sienna roasted in a furnace, which turns it a warm reddish brown. Burnt sienna traditionally results from heating yellow-brown raw sienna until it becomes reddish brown. This background does not make a named digital swatch a pigment specification.

In the X11 color list it is written IndianRed3.

Grenadine, the pomegranate syrup, is recorded from 1896 and comes from the French grenade, pomegranate. An older grenadine, a thin silk fabric named by 1851, probably takes its name from Grenada instead.

Resene suggests Sauvignon and Mocha as companion colors for Coral Tree, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr reports an LRV of about 20 for Mineral Red.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 20.2 for Henna Shade.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 18 for Deep Hibiscus.

Hibiscus, a genus of plants in the mallow family known for large showy flowers, takes its name through New Latin from a Latin word for the marsh mallow. Merriam-Webster dates its first known use in English to 1573.

Behr marks Mexican Chile as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 19 for Mexican Chile.

Dunn-Edwards associates Amaranth with the plant's reddish-rose flowers and suggests lime or turquoise accents for a stronger color contrast.

The manufacturer describes Bonfire Flame as ember red with orange undertones, useful when distinguishing it from cooler reds.

Glidden describes Old Glory Red as a dark, pure, coral red with a raspberry undertone. Glidden publishes an LRV of about 18 for Old Glory Red.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 19 for Deep Fire.

Resene describes Flame Pea as terracotta.

Bittersweet names two poisonous vines: the Eurasian Solanum dulcamara of the nightshade family, with reddish berries, and the North American Celastrus scandens, whose yellow capsules split open to show scarlet seed coverings. The word joins bitter and sweet, and English has used it as a noun since the 14th century.

The University of Kansas names Crimson as a primary palette color beside Kansas Blue, printed with CMYK 0, 100, 80, 5 and PMS 186.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 19.8 for Heirloom Quilt.

Resene reports an LRV of about 17 for Havoc.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 18 for Hibiscus Flower.

The dealer gives #B65D4B; another public lookup gives #B65D48.

The University of Georgia lists Glory Glory in its brand palette (Pantone 185).

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 17.1 for Fireworks. Sherwin-Williams marks Fireworks as archived.

Grinnell College lists Grinnell Red in its visual identity colors (PMS 485).

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 18.5 for Moroccan Spice.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 17.4 for Holly Berry.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 19 for Orange Pounce.

Crimson reached English in the early 15th century as cremesin, meaning cloth dyed a deep purplish red. The word traces through Old Italian forms meaning crimson or cochineal dye to the Arabic qirmizi, and other European languages took it from Italian through the export of silk cloth. In CSS it is written crimson.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 16.2 for Geranium.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 17 for Le Corbusier Crush.

Resene suggests Adrenalin and Black as companion colors for Amped, giving a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 16.8 for Heartfelt.

Behr reports an LRV of about 17.0 for Grenadine.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 16 for Heart Throb.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 16 for Iron Ore.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 16 for Candy Crush.

Behr describes Intrigue as a captivating and mysterious dark pink that glimmers with strong red undertones. Behr publishes an LRV of about 16 for Intrigue.

Lamar University names LU Red (Pantone 199) a primary brand color.

Foxy meant crafty or cunning, like a fox, in the 1520s, and from the 18th century it also described colors and stains, meaning fox colored. The sense of attractive, said of a woman, is American slang from 1895. Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 17.0 for Foxy.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 21 for Kelburn.

Behr marks Hot And Spicy as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 17 for Hot And Spicy.

Resene describes Candy Floss as a vivid magenta pink. This is useful when distinguishing it from pale colors with similar confectionery names.

Sherwin-Williams marks Ablaze as archived and lists an LRV of about 16.0; archived colors can still be ordered as paint and Color to Go samples, though not as color chips.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 16.2 for Enticing Red.

Behr reports an LRV of about 16.0 for Glowing Scarlet. Behr marks Glowing Scarlet as archived.

Resene reports an LRV of about 25.0 for Flair.

Behr marks Fortune Red as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 16 for Fortune Red.

Jalapeño is recorded in English by 1957 and means literally of Jalapa, a place in Mexico. The town's name comes from Nahuatl Xalapan (sand by the water), built from xalli (sand), atl (water) and pan (place). Etymonline adds that jalopy (1924) may come from the same place name, where many used U.S. cars were supposedly sent. Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 15.9 for Jalapeño.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 16.8 for Crushed Berries.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 16.8 for Embroidered Flower.

Behr reports an LRV of about 16 for Lingonberry Punch.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 16.7 for Egyptian Clay.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 15.3 for Drop Dead Gorgeous.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 15.0 for Habanero Chile.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 15 for Lady in Red.

Resene suggests Evolution and Half Tea as companion colors for Blaze, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 15.0 for Hearty Orange.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 16.2 for Iron Ore Red.

Lollipop is first recorded in 1784 as lolly pops, soft candies made from molasses and sugar, and the candy on a stick came only in the 1920s. The Oxford English Dictionary calls its formation obscure, and it may join loll (to hang out, as the tongue does) and pop (a blow or slap), or it may come from lolly, a Northern English dialect word for tongue. The clipped lolly appears in 1854 and became British slang for money in the mid 20th century.

Behr describes Flirt Alert as an intense red that drives up the heat and energy in a space. Behr publishes an LRV of about 14 for Flirt Alert.

Resene places Apple Blossom close to terracotta, making it redder and earthier than a pale blossom pink might suggest.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 15.0 for Bold Brick.

Cherry comes from Anglo French cherise, which Middle English speakers mistook for a plural and trimmed of its final s. The word goes back through Latin to the Greek kerasos, cherry tree, possibly from a language of Asia Minor. Cherry has described a color since the middle 1400s.

Behr marks Intrigue Red as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 14 for Intrigue Red.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 15.7 for Cherry Wine.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 14 for Mesa Red.

PPG reports an LRV of about 14 for Heart's Afire.

Resene reports an LRV of about 22 for Hippie Pink.

Resene characterizes Alter Ego as a muted cinnabar-like red. That comparison does not identify the paint's chemical pigment.

Resene reports an LRV of about 19.0 for Forbidden.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 14.8 for Mediterranean Spice.

Dunn-Edwards notes subdued plum undertones in Antique Garnet, placing this red toward the purple side of its family.

Resene describes Cranberry as a pink-softened red-violet. This helps explain its position near several family boundaries.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 13.7 for Hot.

Resene suggests Sublime and Escapade as companion colors for Aphrodisiac, giving a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr marks Licorice Stick as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 14 for Licorice Stick.

Benjamin Moore pairs it with White Dove (OC-17), Stone Hearth (984), Gardenia (AF-10) and Etiquette (AF-50).

Dunn-Edwards describes BBQ as brick red with smoky brown undertones, a more specific description than a simple red label.

Behr describes Kalahari Sunset as a desert orange with an enveloping sense of warmth. Behr publishes an LRV of about 14 for Kalahari Sunset.

Behr marks Gallery Red as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 14 for Gallery Red.

PPG describes Cabernet as a deep, subdued, raspberry chocolate purple with a dusty rose undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 14 for Cabernet.

BU Red, also called Boston University Red, is one of the university's two primary colors; the other is Black.

Florida Atlantic University lists FAU Red in its primary palette.

The North American cardinal, a songbird attested in English from the 1670s, was named for its red, likened to the robes of church cardinals. The title itself comes from Latin cardinalis, principal, from cardo, door hinge, a word of unknown origin. Iowa State names cardinal (Pantone 186C) as one of its two signature colors.

Northern Illinois University names NIU Red (Pantone 186) a primary color.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 12 for Hot Jazz.

Resene suggests Leap Year and Quarter Titania as companion colors.

Dragon's blood is a red resin used to color varnishes and lacquers, and Britannica says much of the commercial supply comes from the fruit of the rattan palm Daemonorops draco of Malaysia and Indonesia, with other sources including Dracaena trees of Socotra and the Canary Islands. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston says it was traded as early as Roman times and used as a red in medieval manuscript illumination. It has also been used to stain violin varnish. Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 13.4 for Dragons Blood.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 13 for Merlot.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 14.6 for Greenhow Vermillion.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 13 for Glitzy Red.

PPG reports an LRV of about 13 for Heart's Desire.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 13.6 for Ladybug Red.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 12.9 for Gypsy Red. Sherwin-Williams marks Gypsy Red as archived.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 16 for Oxford Terrace.

Sherwin-Williams lists Lusty Red only on its older chart; its current value is unpublished.

Miami University names Miami Red (PMS 186C) a primary color: "We own red and white.".

Behr publishes an LRV of about 13 for Farmhouse Red.

PPG reports an LRV of about 13 for Hunt Club Red.

PPG reports an LRV of about 13 for Mesa Red.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Arabian Red with Magnolia DEW322 for trim and Dry Creek DE6122 as an accent on its color page.

Behr reports an LRV of about 13.0 for Frosted Pomgranate. Behr marks Frosted Pomgranate as archived.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 14.3 for Garrison Red.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 12.9 for Moroccan Red.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 12.5 for Neon Red.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 12.6 for Million Dollar Red.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 12.4 for Cherries Jubilee.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 14.2 for King's Red.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 15 for Outrageous Red.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 14.2 for Old Claret.

Behr reports an LRV of about 13.0 for Fragrant Cherry. Behr marks Fragrant Cherry as archived.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 13 for My Valentine.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 12.4 for Fuchsine.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 13.8 for Love Affair.

Merriam-Webster defines Chinese red as any of several red pigments, among them chrome red, vermilion and an iron red, and as a deep reddish orange slightly yellower and stronger than average tomato. Paint maker Winsor & Newton says China is thought to have first synthesized vermilion from mercury and sulfur, with the oldest surviving account of the method dating to the 8th century, and that the pigment was known as China red.

Sherwin-Williams marks Cherry Tomato as archived and publishes an LRV of about 11.9.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 12 for Floriography.

Resene reports an LRV of about 22 for Half Lumberjack.

Resene suggests Dotcom and Blondee as companion colors for Cincinnati, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr marks Holly Berry as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 12 for Holly Berry.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 12.5 for Aged Wine.

Resene suggests Gobstopper and Super Duper as companion colors.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 12 for In A Maroon Mood.

Behr marks Haitian Flower as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 12 for Haitian Flower.

Sherwin-Williams included Antique Red among the brighter companion colors recommended for Alabaster in its 2016 Color of the Year presentation.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 13.4 for Deep Poinsettia.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 16 for Loganberry.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 12.4 for Alaea.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 12 for No More Drama.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.9 for Exotic Red.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 14 for Jules.

Resene suggests Charger and Icon as companion colors for Bombshell, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 15 for Mars Red.

Farrow & Ball calls it its richest crimson.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 11 for Charleston Cherry.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 13.4 for Cherokee Brick.

Resene reports an LRV of about 18 for Hot Spot.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 16 for Impromptu.

The University of Denver lists DU Crimson as a brand color and says crimson and gold have served DU through much of its history.

Ferris State University names Ferris Crimson as its primary color (PMS 200C); the page prints RGB 186, 18, 43 for print and says the hex differs for web accessibility.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 14 for King of Hearts.

Cinnabar, a red mercury sulfide, is the chief ore of mercury, and Britannica says it has been mined at Almaden, Spain, for about 2,000 years. The name came into English in the middle 1400s through Old French and Latin from the Greek kinnabari, which etymonline calls a foreign word, probably of Eastern origin. The word vermilion first meant cinnabar and the red dye ground from it.

Behr describes Moroccan Ruby as a dark brick shade that alludes to Marrakesh's exotic marketplaces. Behr publishes an LRV of about 12 for Moroccan Ruby.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 12.5 for Lyons Red.

Resene describes Cognac as red with a brandy association, distinguishing it from more orange references using the same name.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 11 for Fire Cracker.

Resene reports an LRV of about 19 for Hot August.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 12 for New Brick.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 12.5 for Hot Tamale.

Resene suggests Romance and Cavern Pink as companion colors.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 13 for Kaitaia.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 11 for Berry Inspired.

Resene suggests Night Magic and Creme De La Creme as companion colors for Arriba, giving a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Resene suggests Pavlova and Papier Mache as companion colors.

Gardner-Webb University lists GWU Red in its primary palette (PMS 186).

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 12.6 for Hearth Red.

Merriam-Webster defines a firebrick as a brick that can withstand high temperatures, commonly used to line furnaces and fireplaces. It dates the first known use of the term to 1749.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 13 for Iconic Red.

Behr reports an LRV of about 11.0 for French Rose. Behr marks French Rose as archived.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 12 for Chinaberry.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 15 for Lampoon.

Cochineal is a brilliant crimson dye made from the dried bodies of an insect. It first appears in European records in 1523, in Spanish correspondence with Hernan Cortes in Mexico, and by the 1540s Antwerp cloth merchants were buying it in Spain, where it soon replaced the older dye kermes. Etymonline says the name probably comes from Spanish cochinilla, from the Latin for scarlet colored, while some sources tie it instead to cochinilla, wood louse. Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 12.9 for Cochineal Red.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Attar of Rose with Pueblo White DET675 for trim and Smoke & Ash DET514 as an accent on its color page.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 11.0 for Chinese Red.

Carnellian, spelled this way, comes first in the primary palette of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.

Cornell Human Ecology identifies Cornell Red as the university's primary brand color and publishes this value for digital use.

Resene reports an LRV of about 16.0 for FilmPro Fire Red.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.6 for Cosmic Crisp.

The manufacturer describes Ameile as a quiet, aged rose tone, emphasizing its muted pink character.

Lancaster University names Lancaster red a primary colour.

Behr describes Morocco Red as a rich ember brown that reveals its style and simplicity with mysterious poise. Behr publishes an LRV of about 11 for Morocco Red.

Resene reports an LRV of about 10 for Half Pohutukawa.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 14 for Magic Jewel.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 11.5 for Grand Canyon Red.

Resene reports an LRV of about 15.0 for Del Toro.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 10.6 for Heartthrob.

Behr reports an LRV of about 11.0 for Fine Burgundy. Behr marks Fine Burgundy as archived.

Impulse first meant a push or thrust in the early 15th century, from Latin impulsus (pressure or impact), from impellere (to strike against or urge on). The mental sense of a sudden urge to act is recorded from the 1640s, and the root behind pellere (to push or drive) also gives propel, repel and pulse.

Resene reports an LRV of about 18.0 for Glitterbug.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 11.6 for Merlot Red.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 11.4 for Mars Red.

Dunn-Edwards reports an LRV of about 11.0 for Fireside Chat.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.3 for Night Flower.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.4 for Candy Cane Red.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 12.2 for Burnt Russet.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 13 for MacDonnell Ranges.

Resene reports an LRV of about 19.0 for Erotic.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.3 for Deep Rose.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 10.8 for Cordial.

PPG reports an LRV of about 10 for Magenta.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 10.8 for Maple Leaf Red.

Resene suggests Rakaia and Toto as companion colors for Afterburner, giving a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 11 for Haute Couture.

PPG publishes an LRV of about 8 for Fallingwater Red.

Resene reports an LRV of about 10.0 for Dynamite.

Resene suggests Evolution and Pitch Black as companion colors for Bonfire, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

In CSS it is written brown.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.5 for Boston Brick.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 10.3 for Flower Pot.

Behr describes Forbidden Red as a tempting wine red for creating a bold and dramatic effect. Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for Forbidden Red.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 9 for Crimson Strawberry.

Dunn-Edwards reports an LRV of about 10 for I Cut the Cherry Tree.

Behr pairs it with Eastern Bamboo (PPU9-25), Watermelon Punch (PPU1-04A), Cameo Stone (N160-1) and Purple Prince (P550-7).

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 10 for Deep Crimson.

Early farm paint was a homemade mix of skimmed milk, lime and red iron oxide, the compound that colors red clay. Farmers turned to it by the late 1700s because it was cheap to make and lasted for years.

Resene reports an LRV of about 21 for Hot Stuff. Resene lists the same code and value for Orbit in its metallics range. The swatch is a flat screen preview of a metallic finish.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 9.6 for Cerise.

Behr marks Haunting Melody as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for Haunting Melody.

Behr marks New Sled as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for New Sled.

Behr reports an LRV of about 10 for Luscious.

Behr reports an LRV of about 10 for Liaison.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 9.7 for Cajun Red.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for Deco Red.

Garnets occur in several colors, including green and orange as well as red.

Harvard's engineering school uses this crimson for its brand. It differs from the web color Crimson. Harvard SEAS heads this color Harvard Crimson.

Harvard University names Harvard crimson as one of the three colors the Veritas shield may render in, and says it must not be used as a text color.

Nocturne, a dreamy musical piece, is recorded in English in 1851, from French nocturne and Latin nocturnus (belonging to the night). The style and name are said to have begun around 1814 with John Field, a composer born in Ireland whose works Chopin later mastered. Field's pieces seem to have been praised in German and French publications before they reached England.

Dunn-Edwards describes Barn Red as a deep red paint color with a hint of black. Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 9 for Barn Red.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for Fine Wine.

Resene suggests Midnight Express and Bush as companion colors.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 10.1 for Magenta.

Resene identifies an orange influence in Cha Cha's softened red, useful when comparing warm and cool reds.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 10.8 for Handmade Rug.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 10.8 for Laurentian Red.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 10 for Burnt Crimson.

Cerise is French for cherry, and English took it from rouge cerise, cherry red. It has named a shade of red since 1852 and served as an adjective meaning cherry colored since 1853.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 10.8 for Flamenco.

Intrigue was a verb in the 1610s meaning to trick or cheat, from French intriguer and Italian intrigare (to plot or puzzle), from Latin intricare (to entangle). The noun followed in the 1640s for a secret plot, and the sense of arousing curiosity dates only from 1894, a use the OED called a modern gallicism. An older English entriken (to entangle) may have come through Old French or straight from Latin.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 12 for Mystery Red.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 11.4 for Modern Romance.

Ember comes from the Old English æmerge, a small live coal, which merged with or was influenced by the Old Norse eimyrja, both from a Proto Germanic compound built on words for ashes and burning. Etymonline says the b is not part of the original word and first appears in the mid 15th century. Resene suggests Bamboo and Natural as companion colors.

Washington State University says crimson, gray and white are the foundation of its color palette.

Coral Red is a COLORSTEEL color shown as a supplier preview in Resene's library.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 9.8 for New London Burgundy.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 12 for Oriental Princess.

Behr marks Exotic Flowers as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 9 for Exotic Flowers.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 11 for Magenta Magic.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 9.8 for Cranberry Cocktail.

In the X11 color list it is written IndianRed4.

Resene reports an LRV of about 16.0 for Guardsman Red.

Merriam-Webster defines brick red as a moderate reddish brown and dates the color name to 1748.

The University of Alabama names Crimson Flame as a primary color.

Resene suggests Tua Tua and Crowshead as companion colors for Aroha, giving a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 8 for Cherry Harvest.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 8.5 for Luxurious Red.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 9 for Dark Crimson.

Resene reports an LRV of about 15.0 for Flash Point.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 12 for Musk Memory.

Pantone selected Chili Pepper 19-1557 as its 2007 Color of the Year.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 9 for Crushed Velvet.

Behr reports an LRV of about 8 for January Garnet.

Resene places Crab Apple in brick-red terracotta territory, a more muted alternative to a clear bright red.